1989 Mazda 929 problems
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Common 1989 Mazda 929 problems
The Mazda 929, produced from 1989 to 1991, was part of the automaker's push into premium segments.
One of the most significant issues with the Mazda 929 is related to wiring. Some years of the 929, particularly the 1989 vintage RWD cars, were known to have wiring problems that could be as severe as cold solder joints on the second generation RX-7's. These wiring issues could lead to various electrical problems, making repairs challenging and potentially expensive.
Another common problem with the Mazda 929 is related to its high-tech luxury features, which can be difficult to maintain. For instance, replacing the valve cover gaskets on a 929 can become a multi-day odyssey due to the variable-length intake runners and the many wires and hoses in the way. This complexity can make routine maintenance more difficult and time-consuming than in other vehicles.
The 1989 to 1996 Mazda MPV, a minivan closely related to the 929, also faced some issues. While it was praised for its smooth ride, handling, maneuverability, quiet interior, and watertight body, it had some weaknesses. For example, the 4-speed automatic transmission was less efficient than the 6-speed automatic transmission available in later Mazda models. Additionally, the 3-liter V6 engine, while capable, was not as powerful or fuel-efficient as Mazda's 2.5-liter inline-4 engine, which was introduced later.
In summary, the Mazda 929 and its related models, such as the MPV, faced several common problems. These include wiring issues, complex high-tech luxury features that can be challenging to maintain, and some weaknesses in the powertrain and transmission. While these issues can be frustrating for owners, they do not necessarily detract from the overall driving experience, which is characterized by smooth ride, quiet interior, and capable performance.
What engine does a Mazda 929 have?
The JE is a 3.0 L (2,954 cc) SOHC 18 valve V6 used in the 1989-1998 Mazda MPV and 1988-1991 Mazda 929, and produced 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) and 165 lb⋅ft (224 N⋅m) of torque. A JE-ZE DOHC variant was in the 1990-1995 Mazda 929 S, producing 203 hp (151 kW; 206 PS). Applications: 1989-1998 Mazda MPV.
What happened to the Mazda 929?
The 929 was replaced by the Mazda Millenia as the flagship sedan, but the Millenia is front-wheel drive. 929 Serenia sales ended in Canada after the 1994 model year, and the United States followed suit with the 1995 model year.
How much horsepower does a 1988 Mazda 929 have?
It produces 158 horsepower at 5500 rpm. That's a decent number of horses for this class, and the 929 performs well, with a zero-to-60-mph time of 8.9 seconds and a quarter-mile pass of 16.6 seconds at 82 mph.
What years were the Mazda 929 made?
| Mazda 929 | |
|---|---|
| Mazda 929 (HC) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Production | 1973–1997 |
1989 Mazda 929 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda 929 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Power train problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Mazda 929 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1989 Mazda 929
The NHTSA has received 39 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Mazda 929. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1989 Mazda 929 vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-15
- VIN: JM1HC2217K0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE HORN NOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL WORK. I'VE CHECKED ALL OF THE FUSES THEY ARE ALL WORKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE VEHICLE STOPPED TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD RISE. ON THE OTHER HAND, WHILE TRAVELING TEMPERATURE WOULD LOWER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-10
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GAS FUMES WERE GETTING INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING\. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED ONE OF THREE INJECTORS. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PPROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-11-10
- VIN: JM1HC2212K0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. IMMEDIATELY PLACED SHIFT IN NEUTRAL WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, ENGINE WITH NO LOAD RACED TO 5000 RPM AND WAS CLIMBING HIGHER UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO OFF. RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND IT IMMEDIATELY RACED TO 5000 RPM. THIS SEQUENCE OCCURRED 5 TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE FINALLY RESET TO A NORMAL RPM START AND COULD BE DRIVEN HOME. AUTO HAS EXPERENCED THIS PROBLEM FOR 2 YEARS BUT CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED IN THE SHOP. THE RUGS WERE REMOVED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED, AND THE COMPUTER CHANGED BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED BY 3 SEPARATE SHOPS WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THEIR POSSESION. OWNER FEELS THE VEHICLE IS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ALTHOUGH IT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION OTHERWISE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-24
- VIN: JM1HC2213K0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMERS UNION RECOMMENDED I CONTACT YOU. CAM DRIVE BELT MANUFACTURED BY THE KELLY-SPRINGFIELD DIVSION OF GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER, SEPARATED INTO SHREDS AFTER 49,800 MILES. LOCAL DEALER REPLACED BELT FREE OF CHARGE, BUT CLAIMED WARRANTY GOOD FOR ONLY 50,000 MILES. OWNER'S MANUAL RECOMMENDS CHANGING EVERY 60,000 MILES. BREAKAGE CAUSED WARPED VALVES AND GOUGED PISTONS. SUBMITTED DAMAGE CLAIM, #11153, TO GOODYEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,830.70. GOODYEAR AFTER ANALYZING A COUPLE STRANDS, CLAIMED THE BELT WAS NOT AT FAULT. MACHANIC, ASE CERTIFIED, CAN NOT FIND PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF ANY OTHER PART BEING AT FAULT. I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, AND CLARIFICATION AS TO WHY A COMPANY WOULD RATE A REPLACEMENT PRODUCT FOR FEWER MILES THAN RECOMMENDED IN THE AUTOMOBILE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND NOT NOTIFY THE REPAIR SHOP OR OWNER. I AM LUCKY BREAKAGE DID NOT OCCURRED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT EITHER MYSELF, OR ENDY AUTO REPAIR, 1706 S. IOWA AVE, JOPLIN, MO. 64804, PH. #417-626-7755. THANK YOU!*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-01
- VIN: JM1HC2219K0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN THE DOORS AT ALL. AT THIS TIME THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FRONT DOORS, BUT NOT ON PASSENGER'S DOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1HC2217K0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP WHEN CHANGING. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD BE ROUGHT SHIFTING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. TRANSMISSION GOT WORSE & VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1HC2216K0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES, BOTH FRONT AND REAR, KEEP BREAKING, THEREBY MAKING THE DOORS INOPERATIVE FROM THE OUTSIDE. BOTH REAR HANDLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND BOTH FRONT HANDLES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL, THE LEFT FRONT HAS SINCE BROKEN. THE MATERIAL USED IN THESE HANDLES IS OF SUCH POOR QUALITY THAT THE METAL ACTUALLY BREAKS. I AM ALWAYS DRIVING AROUND WITH AT LEAST ONE (ONCE WITH TWO) INOPERATIVE DOOR DUE TO A BROKEN HANDLE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1HC2216K0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE FAILED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, THE DRIVERS WINDOW WHEN ROLLED DOWN WOULD POP OPEN THE DOOR, THEN THE WINDOW ITSELF WOULD NO LONGER ROLL UP. THEY AGREED TO FIX THE DOOR HANDLE BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER RECALL. YET THE WINDOW, WHICH WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO AND CAUSED BY THIS INCIDENT IS GOING TO COST US 225DOLLARS TO GET REPAIRED. IT WENT DOWN AND WOULDN'T COME BACK UP AFTER THE DOOR HANDLE FAILED AND WOULDN'T OPEN FROM OUTSIDE . NOW THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE REGULATOR IS STRIPPED ON THE WINDOW, WHICH IS BECAUSE THE DOOR HANDLE FAILED AND IN TURN THE WINDOW ONCE ROLLED DOWN WOULD NEVER COME BACK UP. THE DEALERSHIP ADMITS THIS PROBLEM IS RELATED FULLY TO THE RECALL, BUT WILL ONLY FIX THE DOOR HANDLE ITSELF AND IS CHARGING US FOR THE OTHER PART, WHICH IS TOTALLY DUE TO THE DEFECT AND WAS NOT IN OUR CONTROL. (93V-174) DENIED ADDITIONAL REPAIR OF WINDOW. *MJS
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: REAR DOOR HANDLE IS BROKE AND THE CONSUMER CAN'T GET INTO REAR DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-27
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONSUMER CAN'T USE THE DOOR HANDLES FROM THE OUTSIDE ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DUE TO THE HANDLES BEING BROKEN. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-10-01
- VIN: JM1HC2210K0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DOOR HANDLE FAILURE PREVENTING DOORS FROM BEING OPENED FROM EXTERIOR.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-12
- VIN: JM1HC221XK0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS ABLE TO BE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT THE KEYS BY TODDLERS. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS THROUGH A FENCE, OFF A CLIFF HIT A TREE AND WAS STOPPED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-09-01
- VIN: JM1HC2210K0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 3 OF THE 4 VEHICLE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1HC2210K0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE HANDLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR IS INOPERATIVE, CONSUMER CANNOT GAIN ENTRY FROM THIS DOOR, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-01
- VIN: JM1HC221XK0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE ENGINE SURGES INTERMITTENTLY.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1HC2217KO
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN ROLLED DOWN, THE DOOR UNLOCKS AND COMES OPEN BY ITSELF, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAD A PRIOR RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES STOPPED WORKING, TOOK TO DEALER TO FIX THEM AND DEALER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL #93V174000; CURRENTLY, HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DOOR WHICH WILL NOT OPEN . *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1HC2213K0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON FRONT DOOR HANDLES, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. RECALL#93V174. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-06-06
- VIN: JM1HC2210K0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS, BRKAE FAILURE, ABS MODULE UNIT HAD DEVELEOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHE FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS NOT A CRACK, THAT IT WAS ACTUALLY A RUBBER GASKET THAT HAD WORN WHICH CAUSED THE LEAK.*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-05-10
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE MAT GETS PLACED ON TOP OF THE ACCELERATOR AND CAUSES ACCELERATION WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-09-19
- VIN: JM1HC2214K0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: MFR 53404 NHTSA 93V174; DOOR ASSEMBLY; OUTER HANDLE; GILLMAN MAZDA ROSENBURG TX. VEHICLE EXPERIENCING DOORS LOCKING 3 OF 4 AFTER RECALL SERVICE 9/19/95. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-09-19
- VIN: JM1HC2214K0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: MFR 53404 NHTSA 93V174; DOOR ASSEMBLY; OUTER HANDLE; GILLMAN MAZDA ROSENBURG TX. VEHICLE EXPERIENCING DOORS LOCKING 3 OF 4 AFTER RECALL SERVICE 9/19/95. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-11-28
- VIN: JM1HC2217K0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLES ARE BREAKING AND YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE BROKE THE INTERIOR . TT
1989 Mazda 929 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1989 Mazda 929.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
- Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Summary: RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. SUBSEQUENT LOWERING OF THE ASSOCIATED WINDOW MAY FORCE THE ACTUATING ROD DOWNWARD AND RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH.
- Consequence: INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.
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